Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (1,414 Rentals)

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243 W 109th St 1W
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

243 W 109th St 1W

243 W 109th StNew York, NY 10025
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56-62 W 125th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

56-62 W 125th St

56-62 W 125th StNew York, NY 10027
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The Matincote
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Matincote

395 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
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2296 2nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2296 2nd Ave

2296 2nd AveNew York, NY 10035
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70 W 139th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

70 W 139th St

70 W 139th StNew York, NY 10037
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219 W 139th St
Studio Apartments

219 W 139th St

219 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030

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The Savoy West
Studio Apartments

The Savoy West

555 Malcolm X BlvdNew York, NY 10037
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Maple Court
Studio Apartments

Maple Court

1901 Madison AveNew York, NY 10035
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340 Riverside Dr
Studio Apartments

340 Riverside Dr

340 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
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The Normandie
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Normandie

100 W 119th StNew York, NY 10026
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227 E 111th St
Studio Apartments

227 E 111th St

227 E 111th StNew York, NY 10029

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Hamilton Lofts
Studio Apartments

Hamilton Lofts

117 Edgecombe AveNew York, NY 10030
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42-44 W 120th St
Studio Apartments

42-44 W 120th St

42-44 W 120th StNew York, NY 10027
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273 West 131st Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

273 West 131st Street

2450-2468 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10027
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2242 First Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2242 First Avenue

2242 First AveNew York, NY 10029
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Braender Condo
Studio Apartments

Braender Condo

418 Central Park WNew York, NY 10025

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La Celia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Celia

64 E 111th StNew York, NY 10029
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The Rennie
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Rennie

2351 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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Madison Plaza
Studio Apartments

Madison Plaza

1827 Madison AveNew York, NY 10035
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The Style
Studio Apartments

The Style

48 E 132nd StNew York, NY 10037
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1473  5th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1473 5th Avenue

1473 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10035
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SoHa 118
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SoHa 118

2195 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10026
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The Loyola
Studio Apartments

The Loyola

477 Central Park WNew York, NY 10025

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6 W 130th St
Studio Apartments

6 W 130th St

6 W 130th StNew York, NY 10037
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878 W End Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

878 W End Ave

878 W End AveNew York, NY 10025
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504 W 135th St
Studio Apartments

504 W 135th St

504 W 135th StNew York, NY 10031
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444 Central Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

444 Central Park

444 Central ParkNew York, NY 10025
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895 W End Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

895 W End Ave

895 W End AveNew York, NY 10025
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600 W 111th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

600 W 111th St

600 W 111th StNew York, NY 10025
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885 West End Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

885 West End Ave

885 West End AveNew York, NY 10025

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Uptown, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,579. 3333 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (H3)4BR,2BA$1,579
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,650
Third at Bankside1H1BR,1BA$2,801
294 Convent Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,875
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,595
1440 Amsterdam Ave1 Bed 1 Bath *1BR,1BA$3,596
Columbus SquareStudio (E1C-801)Studio,1BA$3,635
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$4,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $2.73 price per square foot 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A Model at The Reserve starting at $4,152 with a $5.20 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3140 W 123rd St1BR,1BA$2.73
The Reserve2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A2BR,2BA$5.20
77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th77 E 119th St1BR,1BA$4.82
Avalon Morningside ParkA41BR,1BA$6.96
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$6.07
Third at Bankside1B1BR,1BA$5.41
Columbus SquareOne Bedroom (A1A-801)1BR,1BA$9.20
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.89
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$8.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown is at 3333 Broadway listed at $2,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $2,800 at 3333 Broadway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is starting from $3,500 at 3333 Broadway.

What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2 St Nicholas Terrace and starts from $4,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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